Big Spring, MO Demographics

A map of Big Spring's Population by Race

Big Spring, Missouri has an estimated population of 140, a decrease from the 149 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Spring, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Spring has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Big Spring, that probability was 12.7% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Spring is ranked the 806th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Big Spring was ranked the 802nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Spring's White Population

140 residents of Big Spring, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Spring is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Big Spring ranks 239th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Big Spring's population has increased from 93.3% to 100.0%.

Big Spring is more White than neighboring McKittrick (84.9% White), New Florence (86.5% White), Hermann (92.6% White), and Danville (0% White).

Big Spring's Black Population

0 residents of Big Spring, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Spring is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Big Spring ranks 351st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big Spring's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Big Spring is less Black than neighboring New Florence (0.4% Black), and Hermann (5.2% Black).

Big Spring's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Spring, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Spring is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Big Spring ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Big Spring's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Spring's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Big Spring, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Spring is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Big Spring ranks 927th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Spring's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Big Spring is less Hispanic than neighboring McKittrick (12.9% Hispanic), and New Florence (8.1% Hispanic).

Big Spring's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Spring, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Spring is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Spring ranks 807th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Spring's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Big Spring is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Florence (0.3% Native American/Other).

Big Spring's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Big Spring, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Spring is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Big Spring ranks 539th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Spring's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Spring's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.0%.

Big Spring is less Multiracial than neighboring McKittrick (2.2% Multiracial), New Florence (4.6% Multiracial), and Hermann (2.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.